Frigidaire Glvc 25 Vbgb User Guide

							
 
        
Use & Care Guide 
Side-By-Side Refrigerator 
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Safety 
Important Safety Instructions 
 
 Warning 
Please read all instructions before using your new 
refrigerator. 
General Safety 
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for 
warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. 
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive 
fumes. 
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. 
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe 
cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other 
appliances or furniture. 
Child Safety 
Packing Materials 
• Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or 
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly 
cause suffocation. 
• Destroy or recycle the product’s carton, plastic bags, and any 
exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is 
unpacked. Children should never play with these items. 
Child Entrapment And Suffocation 
• These problems are not limited to the past. Whether junked, 
abandoned or temporarily stored (even for a few hours), 
unattended refrigerators and freezers are dangerous.  
Electrical Information 
 
 Warning 
You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your 
refrigerator’s safety mechanisms operating correctly. 
 
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the 
manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to prevent 
risk. 
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. 
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the 
receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. 
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a 
light bulb to avoid electrical shock. 
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• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or 
more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can 
damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under 
your warranty. 
• Do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull 
cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.  
Important 
To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power cord 
from the wall outlet. 
     
Installation 
Location 
• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not 
use an extension cord or an adapter plug. 
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away 
from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. 
• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and 
strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. 
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an 
automatic ice maker. 
Installation 
 
 Caution 
Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop 
below 13°C (55°F) or rise above 43°C (110°F). The 
compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures 
inside the refrigerator. Do Not block the toe grille on the lower 
front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for 
the proper operation of your refrigerator. 
Installation Clearances 
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and plumbing 
and electrical connections: 
Sides & Top 10 mm (3/8 inch) 
Back  25 mm (1 inch) 
Door Opening 
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a 
counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer 
baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the 
refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened. 
Note 
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a 
wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be 
opened wider. 
Removing And Replacing The Toe Grille: 
To remove the toe grille: 
1 Open the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors. 
2 Remove the screw from each side of the toe grille. 
3 Pull the toe grille forward and lift it off. 
Reverse these instructions to install the grille. 
Leveling 
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. 
Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help 
level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, 
the refrigerator should be tilted 6 mm (1/4 inch), front to back. 
To level your refrigerator: 
1 Remove toe grille (see above) to access the front rollers. 
2 Adjust the rollers by turning each roller adjustment bolt with a 
wrench or flat-blade screwdriver until the refrigerator is level and 
stable. 
3 Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides. 
4 Replace the toe grille. 
Tips: 
• If the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door, raise the 
right corner and/or lower the left corner until the doors align 
across the top of the cabinet. 
• If the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door, raise the 
left corner and/or lower the right corner until doors align across 
the top of the cabinet.       
Removing The Doors 
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can 
reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the 
entrance. 
Required Tools 
You will need the following tools: 
• PhillipsTM head screwdriver. 
• Socket wrench set OR adjustable wrench. 
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To prepare for removing the doors: 
1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall 
outlet. 
2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille. 
3 Remove any food from the door shelves. 
4 Close the doors. 
To remove the top hinge cover(s): 
Depending on your model, follow the appropriate procedure below. 
Large Hinge Cover 
1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door 
hinges.  
2 Pull the cover forward and lift it off. 
 
Small Hinge Covers 
Remove the cover screw and cover from the top hinge of both 
refrigerator doors. 
 
 
To remove the refrigerator door: 
1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This 
makes reinstallation easier. 
2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the 
bottom hinge and set it aside. 
3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary. 
 
To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps. Once 
both doors are in place, also replace the top hinge cover. 
 
To remove the freezer door: 
1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top 
hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 
2 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This 
makes reinstallation easier. 
3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the 
freezer door. The connector releases when you press its outer 
sleeve inward. 
   
4 Remove the screws from the top hinge. Leave the multi-wire 
cable inside the hinge. Do not unscrew the ground wire that 
attaches the cable to the hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom 
hinge.  
  
5 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary. 
6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube 
extending from the bottom hinge. 
 
To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps. Once both 
doors are in place, also replace the top hinge cover. 
      
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Connecting The Water Supply 
About Your Refrigerator’s Water Supply 
The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a 
permanent water supply to function correctly. During installation, 
you (or a service professional) establish this water supply by 
connecting a copper tube from your household water system to a 
valve at the rear of the refrigerator. 
 
 Caution 
To Avoid Property Damage: 
• Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing is 
more likely to leak). Manufacturer is not responsible 
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line. 
• Ensure water supply complies with local plumbing codes. 
• For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply 
pressure should fall between 1.4 and 6.9 bars. Excessive 
pressure may cause water filter to malfunction. 
 
What you will need: 
• Access to a cold water line with pressure of 1.4-6.9 bars. 
• The water connector kit that comes with your refrigerator, which 
provides all materials for a water installation, including 7.6 m (25 
feet) of copper tubing. 
To connect your water supply to the rear of your 
refrigerator:  
1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. 
2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the 
copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve. 
3 Unscrew the plastic cap from water valve inlet at the rear of your 
refrigerator. Discard the cap. 
  
4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto 
copper tube. 
5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (6.5 
mm).  
6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten 
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a 
wrench. Do not over-tighten. 
7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a 
steel clamp and screw (see illustration).  
8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your 
refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or 
wear against other surfaces. 
9 Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections 
that leak. 
 
Note 
After connecting the water supply, see information in this guide 
about priming an empty water supply system. Also read all 
topics in the “Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser” section to learn 
about normal operating procedures. 
      
Controls & Settings 
Allowing Cooling Time Before Use 
To ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer 
to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before placing 
food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the 
controls, which are preset at the factory. 
Setting Cooling Temperatures 
Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital 
control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of 
the refrigerator compartment.  
The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate 
the current temperatures of your freezer and refrigerator 
compartments. 
To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up 
or Down arrow button closest to the display. The first time you press 
the button the display shows the last setting you entered. Each 
press of the button after that increments the setting by one degree. 
The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes 
back to the current temperature.  
Note 
The advanced electronic control system in your refrigerator 
includes additional display modes that service professionals can 
use to rapidly diagnose performance issues. 
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Choosing Centigrade or Fahrenheit (Select Models) 
Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use, you 
can set your control panel to display in Centigrade or Fahrenheit. To 
change between these standards, press the Mode button.   
Making Temperature Adjustments 
After running your refrigerator for 24 hours, you can adjust 
temperatures as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual, 
allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer the 
following guidelines for temperature settings.  
  
Temperature Control Range   Freezer  Refrigerator 
  °F °C  °F °C        
 Warmest 6° -14°  47° 8° 
Less Cold       
Factory 
Setting 
Midpoint 0° -18°  37° 3° 
Colder       
 Coldest -10° -23°  33° 1°         
 
Temperature Adjustment Guide   
If Refrigerator compartment is too warm  
  
 Adjust Refrigerator control one degree colder by pressing the Down arrow button. 
   
If Refrigerator compartment is too cold  
  
 Adjust Refrigerator control one degree warmer by pressing the Up arrow button. 
   
If Freezer compartment is too warm  
 
 Adjust Freezer control one degree colder by pressing the Down arrow button. 
   
If Freezer compartment is too cold  
 
 Adjust Freezer control one degree colder by pressing the Up arrow button. 
   
What To Do If The Temperature Displays Flash 
If ever you see the temperature displays continuously flashing, it 
may indicate that the control system has detected a performance 
problem. Call your service representative, who can interpret the 
flashing message. 
System Monitoring Alarms (Select Models) 
The electronic control system continuously monitors your 
refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency, doors left ajar, and 
power failures. Variances from normal operating conditions are 
communicated by audible tones and a set of four status indicator 
lights. 
Note 
Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single 
audible tone acknowledges your input. 
 
Responding to Alarms (Audible Tones & Indicator Lights) 
Your refrigerator’s control system can convey the following 
information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights. 
Alarm Light Tones Condition How To Respond 
On (light is off)  Alarm system is not active while freezer and refrigerator compartments are cooling toward the current temperature settings. 
If freezer and refrigerator compartments do not match your temperature settings in three hours, expect the control system to signal other conditions. If cooling does not stabilize toward your current settings call for assistance, using the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide.  
 Steady Green  Alarm system is active. No response required. 
Door  Ajar Flashing Green 9 Freezer or refrigerator door has been open for over five minutes. 
Close door to disable and reset alarm. 
High Temp Flashing Amber 9 Freezer or refrigerator compartment has been too warm (7.2° C or higher) for over an hour. 
Press Alarm Resetbutton to turn off alarm. If temperatures do not improve, call for assistance, using the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide. 
Power Failure Flashing Amber  A power outage was detected. Press Alarm Resetbutton to turn off alarm and press again to reset. Check if the power failure lasted long enough to affect stored food temperatures. 
 
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Using The Alarm Reset Button 
You can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing and 
holding the Reset button for three seconds. Use it, for example, to 
turn off audible tones and/or flashing indicator lights.  
 Caution 
The alarm system does not automatically reset if you 
disconnect and reconnect your refrigerator’s power cord. It can 
only be reactivated by pressing the Alarm Reset button. 
 
Once you disable the alarm system, you must again press and hold 
the Alarm Reset button for three more seconds to reset (activate) 
the alarm system. The On indicator light remains off while the 
freezer and refrigerator compartments cool toward the current 
cooling settings. When temperature settings are reached, the On 
light displays green to indicate an active alarm system. 
Checking the Air Filter Status (Select Models) 
Your refrigerator’s fresh food air filter needs to be replaced from 
time to time. You can monitor the need for replacement by pressing 
and holding the Air Filter On/Off button for three seconds. 
To check the air filter status:  
1 Press the Air Filter On/Off button. This activates a test cycle, and 
one of the three filter status lights displays, indicating one of the 
following: 
Filter OK Air filter does not need changing. 
Order Filter Air filter is about 80 percent used. Please order new one. 
Change Filter Air filter is 100 percent used. Please change now.    
2 Press the Air Filter On/Off button to turn off the status light. 
 
Note 
See the later section in this Use & Care Guide for instructions 
on replacing the filter. 
Turning The Cooling System On And Off 
You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing 
the system’s On/Off button located on the left side of the 
temperature control panel.  
To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, 
the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three 
seconds.  
Once you disable the cooling system, all refrigeration to the freezer 
and refrigerator compartments stops. To turn the cooling system 
back on, you must again press and hold the On/Off button for three 
more seconds. 
 
Important 
The On/Off button only controls your refrigerator’s cooling 
system. Power to lights and other electrical components 
continues unless you unplug the power cord. 
     
Storage Features 
 Caution 
To avoid  injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves 
carefully. 
Cantilever Shelves 
You can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer and fresh food 
compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting 
brackets, which attach to slotted supports at the rear of each 
compartment. 
To change the position of a shelf: 
1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food.  
2 Lift the front edge up. 
3 Pull the shelf out. 
4 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired 
support slots.  
5 Lower the shelf and lock into position. 
 
   
Shelf Features 
Your refrigerator includes glass shelves, which are designed to 
catch and hold accidental spills. These shelves slide out for easy 
access to food and faster cleaning. 
Sliding shelves can be pulled forward as far as their built-in stops 
allow. Sliding shelves cannot be separated from their mounting 
brackets. 
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Drawers 
Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These 
drawers usually are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the 
fresh food compartment.  
Crispers 
Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and 
other fresh produce. Before storing items in a crisper:  
• Wash items in clear water and remove excess water. 
• Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture content. 
 
  
Crisper Humidity Control 
Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity 
inside the crisper. This feature can extend the life of certain fresh 
vegetables that keep longer in high humidity. 
 
Note 
Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity 
Control set on Higher Humidity, or in a drawer without a 
Humidity Control. This keeps incoming air to a minimum and 
maintains maximum moisture content. 
Meat Keeper 
Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short 
term storage of bulk meat items. This drawer includes a sliding 
control for adjusting the temperature inside. 
Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen. If you 
store fruits or vegetables in this drawer, set it to a warmer 
temperature to prevent freezing. 
 
Doors 
The doors to your freezer and fresh food compartments use a 
system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for 
easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can 
be adjusted to your needs.  
Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink 
containers. They also enable quick selection of frequently used 
items.  
To change the position of an adjustable door bin: 
1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. 
2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward. 
3 Remove the bin. 
4 Place the bin just above desired position. 
5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. 
   
 
Accessories 
Tall Bottle Retainer 
The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling 
forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, 
snap the ends of the retainer over the edge of the retainer wall as 
shown in the illustration. 
   
Special Items Rack 
The innovative design of the special items rack allows you to store a 
six-pack of 12 ounce drink cans, a bottle of wine, a two-liter soft 
drink bottle, or a carton of eggs. To install, slide the special item 
rack onto the left side of any shelf as shown in the illustration. 
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Can Rack 
The can rack allows you to efficiently and securely store up to six 
twelve-ounce cans of beverage drink. 
  
Ice Cream Shelf 
The ice cream shelf attaches to the top of the ice dispenser 
container. It allows storage of both round and rectangular cartons of 
your favorite ice cream. 
Dairy Compartment 
Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food 
compartment door, for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or 
butter. The dairy compartment, which includes a lift-up cover, is 
designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate 
these types of food. 
  
 Caution 
To avoid errors in your refrigerator’s control system, do not 
remove the magnet that is mounted behind the dairy 
compartment. 
   
Automatic Ice & Water 
Dispenser 
Using The Dispenser 
Your automatic ice & water dispenser includes a control panel, a 
drinking glass bay, and two push-paddles for turning on the ice and 
water supplies. Using the dispenser control panel is necessary for 
the ice dispenser but not the water dispenser. The control panel 
also includes options for lighting, filter monitoring, and increasing 
the rates of ice making and freezing. 
  
 
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v u
Dispensing Ice 
To operate the ice dispenser (u), press an option for crushed or 
cubed ice on the control panel. Press a drinking glass against the 
dispensing paddle (as far up as possible to catch all the ice). To 
stop, pull the glass away from the dispensing paddle. See details for 
operating the dispenser controls below. 
Dispensing Water 
To operate the water dispenser (v), press a drinking glass against 
the dispensing paddle. To stop dispensing water, pull the glass 
away from the dispensing paddle. The dispensed water is not cold. 
For colder water, first add crushed ice or cubes to your drinking 
glass. 
Drip Tray 
A drip tray located at the base of the dispenser bay catches small 
spills and allows them to evaporate. This drip tray is removable for 
easy cleaning. 
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Using The Dispenser Control Panel 
n Fast Freeze 
 
Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds to activate faster rate for freezing food (preserving freshness). Light displays green. Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds again to deactivate. 
o Fast Ice 
 
Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds to increase ice production for special occasions, such as parties. Light displays green. Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds again to deactivate. 
p Cube 
 
Press touchpad to get cubed ice. Light displays green. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding high up to catch all ice. 
q Crush 
 
Press touchpad to get crushed ice. Light displays green. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding high up to catch all ice. 
r Light 
 
Press touchpad to turn on dispenser light. Light displays green. Press touchpad again to turn off dispenser light. Dispenser light also turns on automatically when ice and/or water is dispensed. 
s Filter Reset  (& Status Light) 
 
Light displays in one of three possible colors each time the dispenser is used to show status of water filter:  
 Green Water filter does not need changing. 
 Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used. Please order a new one. 
 Red Water filter is 100 percent used. Please change as soon as possible. 
After replacing the water filter, reset the filter status by pressing and holding touchpad for 10-15 seconds. 
t Lock 
 
The dispenser can be locked to prevent unwanted use. To lock, press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds. Light displays red. To unlock, press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds until light goes out. 
 
Note 
Please do not pour excess water and ice into the drip tray. It 
does not have a drain. 
Priming The Water Supply System 
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing 
lines, an advanced water filter, a distribution valve bank, and a 
reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser 
at all times. This system needs to be completely filled with water 
when first connected to an external supply line. 
 Caution 
For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply 
pressure should fall between 1.4 and 6.9 bars. Excessive 
pressure may cause water filter to malfunction. 
To prime the water supply system: 
1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass 
against the water dispenser paddle. 
2 Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the 
dispenser. It may take about 1½ minutes. 
3 Continue dispensing water for about 3 minutes to flush the 
system and plumbing connections of any impurities (stopping to 
empty the glass as necessary). 
 
Note 
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts off the 
water flow after 3 minutes of continuous use. To reset this 
shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle. 
 Caution 
Pushing the dispensing paddle in for more than 4 minutes may 
cause the dispenser motor to  overload and stop. The overload 
protector resets automatically after 3-4 minutes. 
Ice Dispenser Operation & Care 
The ice maker, ice bin, and dispenser feeding mechanism are 
located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator 
is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker 
can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in 
about two days. 
Important 
The ice maker is turned on at the factory to work as soon as 
you install your refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water 
supply, turn the ice maker’s On/Off switch to the off (O) 
position. Otherwise, the ice maker’s fill valve may be noisy 
when it attempts to operate without water. 
Using The Ice Dispenser After Installation 
Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water 
supply system as described on page 10. Air in new plumbing lines 
can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if 
the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored or 
have an odd flavor. 
Turning The Ice Dispenser On And Off 
Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off power switch. 
Press the switch to the “O” position to turn it Off and press to the “I” 
position to turn it On. 
 
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